A look at COVID-era alcohol sales by the numbers
Many shopping habits and trends have emerged since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, not the least of which is a significant spike in alcohol purchases.
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States look for more COVID-19 vaccine doses as the US death toll nears 400,000. Here's the latest
While December was the country's deadliest month of the pandemic, January is on pace to be worse. Here's a look at the latest coronavirus numbers.
Crawford County health officials update commission on county COVID numbers
Crawford County health officials are cautiously optimistic as COVID numbers begin trending downward. Officials updated county commissioners at their meeting today.
Biden team reconstructing vaccine rollout; governors furious with feds over lack of second doses
President-elect Joe Biden pledged to use the Defense Production Act to maximize the available supply of vaccines, while governors accused the Trump administration of deceiving states about what was available.
Missouri House cancels work as lawmakers sickened with virus
At least two lawmakers tested positive and another is quarantining.
Vaccine woes in Deep South; Biden taps ex-FDA chief to lead federal vaccine effort. Get the latest.
As national vaccination effort struggles, Biden taps official to lead federal response. Get this morning's coronavirus updates here.
Missouri moves into next step of Phase 1 COVID vaccine rollout
The State of Missouri announces it's moving into the next step of phase one of it's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The announcement came this afternoon during a media briefing at the capitol.
Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to speed vaccine rollout, steady economy
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial assistance.
Missouri officials activate Phase 1B, Tier 1 of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Officials with Missouri's Vaccine Distribution/Planning Team have announced the state is activating Phase 1B, Tier 1 of the vaccination roll out plan.
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate virus origins. What are they looking for?
See what WHO researchers are looking for in Wuhan, the site of COVID-19's origins. Plus, jobless claims jumped this past week in the U.S. Get the latest.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump made history Wednesday, becoming the first president to be impeached twice. Ten House Republicans broke with President Trump voting with Democrats to impeach him…
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins
A global team of researchers has arrived in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.
Cherokee County drops mask mandate, Columbus schools loosen mask requirements
The Columbus School District loosens their mask policy for students and staff after Cherokee County commissioners drop the county wide mask mandate.
Oklahoma extends state of emergency related to COVID-19
Governor Kevin Stitt today issued Ninth Amended Executive Order 2020-20, extending the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 that has been in place since March 15, 2020.
SE Kansas health departments detail Phase 2 vaccine plans
Some health departments in Southeast Kansas are beginning to make plans for phase two distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Joplin surpasses 100 coronavirus-related deaths
The Joplin Health Department reports five additional deaths resulting from COVID-19. This announcement brings the total count to 105 coronavirus-related deaths in Joplin.
Hoping for student loan forgiveness won’t pay the bills. Here's what you can do instead
Even with payments currently paused, borrowers need a strategy that doesn't count on forgiveness for federal loans.
US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300. Get today's virus developments.
Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country's attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at the Capitol. Get today's latest.
Missouri House adds rules to allow virtual feedback on bills
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri House now is allowing members of the public to weigh in virtually on proposed bills in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The new rule is one of several approved by the Republican-led House on…
Local pharmacists help fill needs of community during pandemic
Local pharmacists have been working hard to adapt to challenges from the pandemic and help residents in more meaningful ways than every before.
US to require COVID-19 test for arriving travelers; as pandemic worsens, states resist restrictions
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday. Here's the latest virus news.
EPA issues Stop Sale Orders for unregistered disinfectant wipes
The EPA has ordered MJB Worldwide LLC and Hy-Vee Inc. to stop the sale and distribution of some of their disinfectant wipes that EPA says are noncompliant with federal law and may represent a danger to consumers.
US to require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19.
Pandemic imperils plans to retrieve Titanic's radio
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening plans to retrieve and exhibit the radio that had broadcast distress calls from the sinking Titanic.
